RYE, Colo. (KOAA) — Four people have filed a civil lawsuit against the San Isabel Electric Association, claiming the company is allegedly responsible for the Aspen Acres Fire and the damage it caused.
All four people who filed the lawsuit live in either Pueblo or Custer Counties.
The lawsuit alleges that on the morning the Aspen Acres Fire started, June 29, 2026, a witness allegedly saw a large tree leaning on a power line in the area. It goes on to say another witness videotaped a fire burning near a power line in the Aspen Acres subdivision.
The suit claims San Isabel Electric is responsible for maintaining the lines and failed to do so.
The document goes on to say that in the days before the Aspen Acres Fire started, people in the subdivision saw fires they say were caused by powerlines.
The four people are seeking financial compensation.
News5 reached out to San Isabel Electric for comment. Below is the statement they provided our newsroom.
First and foremost, San Isabel Electric Association’s thoughts are with everyone impacted by the Aspen Acres Fire. In coordination with fire crews, we are working diligently to restore electricity to our members without service due to the fire. Our focus is on safely and efficiently performing necessary repairs to our system and restoring service to those members. We are aware of and are reviewing the recently filed complaint. We are also conducting a thorough investigation into the cause of the fire but will not comment on the substantive allegations contained in the complaint.
Authorities confirmed the Aspen Acres Fire was human-caused, but exactly how it started is under investigation.
You can read the lawsuit below or by clicking this link.
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